Capital Campaign Director

Lafayette College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette College seeks a Campaign Director in Easton, PA to lead the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive capital campaign. The role collaborates with senior leaders to ensure timely progress, alignment with priorities, and achievement of financial goals.

The position oversees governance, data analytics, and communications, while coordinating cross-functional teams to advance major gifts and donor stewardship. Strong leadership and fundraising credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree desirable.
• 7–10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, especially in higher education advancement.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale campaigns.
• Deep knowledge of advancement CRM networks and campaign analytics tools.
• Strong written and oral communication with high-profile stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and management of Lafayette College's comprehensive fundraising campaign.
• Coordinate volunteer leadership, committees, and donor stewardship activities.
• Align advancement teams across major gifts, annual giving, alumni relations, and communications.
• Support frontline fundraising for high-net-worth donors and principal gifts as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Donor relationship management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Advancement CRM

Campaign analytics tools

Job description

Lafayette College seeks a Campaign Director in Easton, PA to lead the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive capital campaign. The role collaborates with senior leaders to ensure timely progress, alignment with priorities, and achievement of financial goals.

The position oversees governance, data analytics, and communications, while coordinating cross-functional teams to advance major gifts and donor stewardship. Strong leadership and fundraising credentials are essential.